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![]() | Media file 2: Migraine headache. Example of a central scotoma as described by a person who experiences migraines. Note the visual loss in the center of vision. |
![]() | Media file 3: Migraine headache. Example of a central scotoma as described by a person who experiences migraine headaches. Again note the visual loss in the center of vision. |
![]() | Media file 4: Migraine headache. Example of visual changes during migraine. Multiple spotty scotomata are described by a person who experiences migraines. |
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Keywords
complex migraine, migraine equivalent, migraine variant, classic migraine, cluster headache, aura










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